Apparatus and method for reducing interference
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1. A method of minimizing interference between RF circuitry and digital circuitry on an integrated circuit comprising:
- forming an inductance on the integrated circuit using first and second conductive loops coupled together, the first and second conductive loops defining a first axis extending through the first and second conductive loops and defining a second axis perpendicular to the first axis;
configuring the first and second conductive loops such that current flows in opposite directions in the first and second loops to at least partially cancel magnetic fields generated from the loops, and such that magnetic cancellation is maximized at locations along the second axis; and
configuring relative positions of the inductance and circuitry on the integrated circuit to achieve a desired amount of magnetic cancellation.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for use in an integrated circuit or printed circuit board for reducing or minimizing interference. An inductance is formed using two or more inductors coupled together and configured such that current flows through the inductors in different directions, thus at least partially canceling magnetic fields. When designing a circuit, the configuration of the inductors, as well as the relative positions of portions of the circuit, can be tweaked to provide optimal interference or noise control.
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1. A method of minimizing interference between RF circuitry and digital circuitry on an integrated circuit comprising:
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forming an inductance on the integrated circuit using first and second conductive loops coupled together, the first and second conductive loops defining a first axis extending through the first and second conductive loops and defining a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; configuring the first and second conductive loops such that current flows in opposite directions in the first and second loops to at least partially cancel magnetic fields generated from the loops, and such that magnetic cancellation is maximized at locations along the second axis; and configuring relative positions of the inductance and circuitry on the integrated circuit to achieve a desired amount of magnetic cancellation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of minimizing interference on an integrated circuit comprising:
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forming an inductance on the integrated circuit using a plurality of conductive loops configured to at least partially cancel magnetic fields generated from the loops; and configuring relative positions of the inductance and other circuitry on the integrated circuit to achieve a desired amount of magnetic cancellation, wherein the plurality of conductive loops are configured such that magnetic cancellation is maximized in a first direction extending from the inductance. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An integrated circuit, comprising:
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an inductance formed using a plurality of conductive loops adapted to at least partially cancel magnetic fields generated from the loops, wherein relative positions of the inductance and other circuitry on the integrated circuit are adapted so as to achieve a desired amount of magnetic cancellation, and wherein the plurality of conductive loops are adapted such that magnetic cancellation is maximized in a first direction extending from the inductance. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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